Environment Policy                                                          Updated: 22.07.2019

 

Aim

Marlow Town Council is committed to taking action to protect and improve the environment and to ensure that the town enhances its environmental performance over time. This policy sets out how the council will do that.

 

Objectives

To deliver its vision, the Town Council will:

1. Comply with relevant environmental legislation.

2. Aim to improve its own environmental performance over time, focusing on:

   • ​Reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving air quality

   • Reducing energy use and, if possible, increasing use of renewable energy sources

   • Responsible consumption of water

   • Reducing waste and increasing recycling

   • ​Selecting goods and services which appear to be least damaging to the environment and working with suppliers to improve sustainability

3. Raise awareness of the importance of protecting and improving the environment within the town and, as opportunities arise, further afield.

4. Monitor and report on the environmental performance of the town.

5. Work with others, where it can, to take action, focusing on the areas listed under (2). Do this by encouraging, supporting, coordinating and influencing.

6. Safeguard heritage, habitat and promote biodiversity in the town.